This has been sitting in my drafts for over a year so I'll finally post this review. I am from Los…read moreAngeles and was visiting Edmonton for a week, so I asked locals on Reddit where I should eat and so many people recommended Tokiwa Ramen! In particular, my good friend from U of A gave high praise for Tokiwa and said it was the best ramen in the city, so I decided to give it a go. The first day I went, it was a busy Saturday morning, I got there 20 minutes before opening, and there was still a line that I had to wait in, so keep that in mind and prepare for that, get there early enough if it's a Saturday morning and you want to avoid waiting in line. The ramen was amazing, so flavorful, so nuanced, and I never had ramen quite like it before, it was the Yuzu Shio. So delicious, the service and staff was amazing as well. The second day I went was on a weekday around 1 PM and there was no wait that time, I was seated immediately. I had the Spicy Goma, and it was so good that I still am thinking about it even now, even while surrounded by all the ramen shops here in LA. The Spicy Goma was my favorite because I have a knack for spicy foods. Definitely try Tokiwa Ramen, it was one of my favorite eats while I was in Edmonton.

That's great! It's the most expensive and impressive Japanese noodle restaurant I've ever been to…read more Unfortunately, there's no service because it's so busy. The noise and crowd are overwhelming.

This place is close to my house and I've always passed by and never tried it…read more But it was time. To my surprise, it was really good. The place was clean and we were seated right away. The staff gave us recommendation as well.

Such a cute little area. Not much for seating but grateful we got a spot when it was more quiet…read more The food was delicious I was full after the chicken karaage & ramen, I wanted to order another ramen bowl but my belly did not allow for that to take place. Can't wait to come back and try 3 other dishes that really caught my eye. The service was joyful and quick! Parking is limited however.

It's been a while since my last visit. I went there with some coworkers. Everyone enjoyed the cozy…read morevibe and interior design and the great food. It was my coworkers' first time and they loved the quality of the food and the experience. Customer service was fantastic as usual and we all enjoyed the experience. It's definitely one of my favourite spots in downtown area for Ramen! Highly recommended! :)

Went here for a quick dinner with the family before we went all our seperate ways for the evening…read more It was a cold March day and we were in the mood for someting warm and filling. The restaurant itself is clean. Not memorable in terms of looks. Reminded me of a fast food establishment. Not comfortable seating. Menu is full of different ramens with a few drinks and appetizers. However what I didn't like is they seperate them into gold, silver or house specials which I think is unnecessary and makes ordering cumbersome. Also, I feel a bit manipultive because do you want a "gold" dish, or just a silver dish.My kiddo and hubby decided on the Gold Kome Cha-Shu, while I went with the Miso Curry. We also decided on the crunch tofu salad, and an order of Ikageso (squid). Food came out quickly. The Crunch tofu salad was delicous. The contrast of the cold tofu with the crispy onion chips mixed with the japanese soy sauce was a delight. It was also a great portion. The Ikageso was good as well. Squid was tender and there was a nice batter. However the sauces made it hard to eat. The ramens came. They were decent enough. The noodles were still springy which I appreciated. However I found the broth to be a little disappointing and considering that they are in the higher end - over 16 bucks. And apparently the gold broth is a stronger flavour. So I can't imagine what the silver would taste like. It was fine. But unless I was in the area, I would not go to this establishment

I ordered the Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen. The broth was delicious. I did find the pork to be…read morequite fatty, but that may have been my fault for selecting the pork belly rather than pork shoulder. Service was very prompt, friendly and helpful. They took my bowl within seconds of my finishing it. There are lots of tables and most, but not all, were full this Saturday at 12:30pm. The take out counter was at least as busy as the dine in area and that usually means that everything is fresh. Noise was well under control as there was no difficulty hearing the server or speaking to guests. I am sure that I'll return, although I'll choose a different cut of pork, or select a different meant altogether (there was at least one vegetarian dish but there could have been more, I didn't count them all). Overall this was a good raman experience.

Service is amazing. Friendly staff. Amazing location. Good Ramen. We love the candies they give…read moreafter.

Kazakh Ramen has become a favourite spot for me when it comes to ramen dishes…read more Service is always very welcoming and fast at this place, which is always nice!! I'm a regular with the tonkotsu ramen bowl, served with pork, ramen, delicious broth, and egg, to name a few. Their shrimp tempura is always tasty. Ambiance is relaxing and it's very enjoyable to eat the ramen bowl.

It is no secret that ramen has exploded in Edmonton and what was once an elusive cuisine is now…read moreentirely common. It's wonderful to have so many options available and one of those is Kazoku Ramen in the west end area of Glenwood. The Edmonton Food Faves We Crave 2022 list named this restaurant as one of their Favourite Date Night spots and I was very excited to find out how they compare to the other big ramen shops in town. Visiting on a Monday evening, the restaurant was busy and bustling, indicative of it's popularity. Almost every table remained occupied for the duration of my visit. The location isn't exactly the greatest part of the city, however you'll find them in a strip mall directly next door to perennial favourite Bucas & Pastas (have you had the pasticcio??). Kazoku is immediately recognizable by their red awning and this theming remained excellent on the inside. Stepping through the door the aroma of broth tantalized my senses and I couldn't wait to taste the food. My eye was drawn to the incredible mural on the wall, which I absolutely loved!! It's of a city skyline with an adorable cartoonish Godzilla eating a naruto (a type of fish cake). The artwork is striking and looks amazing with the red lanterns hanging throughout the restaurant and dark wooden beams. They've done a wonderful job of creating an amazing atmosphere that you wouldn't necessarily expect from a strip mall! Kazoku means family in Japanese and this family business strives to only serve food that they would serve to their own family. The focus is on authentic ramen made with the freshest ingredients, creating delicious melodies of tastes and colours. Our server was prompt and efficient but I did find her to be quite curt and uninterested in answering many questions or offering recommendations. I was happy to order a Japanese Cream Soda (Melon flavour soda with a scoop of vanilla ice cream - $6.50) to drink, a beverage that I've seen on Japanese menus before and was happy to find here. The colour alone is a lot of fun and we enjoyed slurping on the deep green liquid. The soda tasted sort of citrusy to me and not as much like melon. But when you get the ice cream in the mix it's all very sweet and joyful. (An ideal treat for kids.) Next, we grabbed an order of Edamame (Soy beans sprinkled with coarse sea salt - $4.50) because you can't go wrong with some tasty beans. Bright green, well-cooked, and nicely salted. We happily popped these into our mouths and enjoyed the tender beans within. Edamame always feels like snacking, except in a healthy way. The menu features several types of appetizers and tempura but I zeroed in on the Takoyaki (Fried wheat balls with octopus in the center topped with tonkatsu sauce, mayo, nori, bonito - $13.00), a favourite of mine. Complete with dancing bonito on top, these takoyaki balls appeared to be entirely legit. I am certain that the restaurant is using a specialized takoyaki pan, which is what creates their perfectly spherical shape. Biting into the golden-crispy balls, these were almost identical to what I'd experienced on the streets of Osaka. Crisp on the outside but very soft on the inside with a piece of tender octopus hidden within. The sauces on top added a lot of flavour as did the shaved bonito. These were really good and one of the highlights of the meal for me. Ramen, of course, is Kazoku's specialty and with twelve types on the menu they've got a ramen for everyone. Heavy to lighter broths are offered and the menu does a good job of describing the type of broth to expect in each. I couldn't help but notice some stark similarities between the ramen at Kazoku and the ramen offered at Japanese ramen chain Santouka (my favourite ramen of all-time), including the appearance of shio ramen (my favourite!). They also have a chili goma which I usually love, full of spicy chili oil. However, for my first visit I felt that I should experience the Kazoku (Char siu, full soft-boiled egg, nori, bamboo shoots, corn, black fungus, bean sprouts, toasted sesame, green onion, naruto - $18.50), the restaurant's namesake bowl. Unexpectedly, the server asked if we wanted pork belly or shoulder for our char siu and I have never encountered this option before. Looking for some guidance on which to choose, the server offered little (none) information on the difference between the two. We chose pork belly as that seemed to be the cut of char siu that we were more familiar with. Made with a lighter pork broth, the depth of flavour was alright but I did find myself longing for something a bit more robust. I wasn't all that impressed with the char siu overall. As a BBQ pork, I found the slices incredibly thin (they should be quite thick!) and completely lacking in caramelized BBQ char. The meat was underdone and full of wet, uncooked fat. The noodles were great; nice and loose and tender. The ajitama (egg) was nicely prepared with an ideal jammy yolk, although a bit more marinaded seasoning would have been

Good food for a decent price. This has been here forever, yet this was the first time visiting…read more It looks like it would be a small place but it extends and is actually quite large. Clean but not personable. Menu is extensive with Bento boxes, ramen, lots of appetizers and rice bowls. Server was friendly and helpful. They make thier own noodles for their ramen so that seemed like a good place to start. I love anything yusu so I went with the chicken yuzu ramen while my husband went with pork tan tan ramen. Food came out quick and was quite flavourful. The portion was large. I loved my nice lemonly light broth and the noodles were really delicate. My husband enjoyed his more hearty spicy pork ramen. I was convinced with dessert since they had a yuzu cheese cake which was rich and flavourful. I will probably come here again and try one of the bento boxes which at lunch time seem really reasonable.

Had the tonkotsu ramen (the one) and chicken ramen. Both soups were probably about 7/10 very…read morereasonable. Portions were reasonable for the price too. Service was decent nothing to write home about. Place is a bit small feeling but not bad. It had the heaviest chairs I have ever seen in a restaurant! I would go again if in the area, especially if deciding between the more expensive places nearby.

Lots of parking in the communal parking lot. Great service…read more Came Sunday 11:30AM and we were the only ones but by 1PM place was 50% full. Wagyu beef gyoza were the special of the day - 7/10. Perfectly fried but filling was not my preference. Shio ramen: 6/10. Broth was too bland for me. Noodles are not my preference either. Nori was good, pork meat was good. Friend got the Buta Kakuni: 8/10 enjoyed it but also commented there are better ramen places.

I am reviewing Nomiya based on a collaboration they did for "Girl's Day" or Hinamatsuki. It looked…read morereally pretty however, it didn't taste too fresh. I ended up not finishing the food. I really can't comment on the service or atmosphere, because this was a take out only situation. Based on what I recieved, I wouldn't order anything that was sushi based here. It just tasted off, but having driven all the way to the south side, I wasn't going to turn around and drive all the way back. And for the price (which included some delicious desserts from Reinette Cafe) I didn't think it was worth the money.

Overall, the experience was acceptable. However, the store was far too cold and the noodles were…read moreoily, likely for a richer flavour, but it was too much. One order was certainly insufficient even for a small person. The buns and chicken karaoke were enjoyable but the noodles overshadowed everything. No service btw because only the son and his mom, it was busy night I understand everyone wants to have a hot noodle but even then, the noodles were not hot. Sorry I have to leave a 3 stars

From the owner: best ramen in edmonton 4.9 review from google read more

Still one of my favourite spot at the market! Since they started, they have been very consistent…read moreand offered delicious and high quality items. It's impossible I go to the market and I don't stop there! The guy who usually helps us, is great and always friendly! The booth is designed very cool even though the options are limited in these kind of setup. I highly recommend it! :)